Category: UF News

UF’s Reitz Union Launches Gator Market, an Outdoor Marketplace Experience

Bringing the charm of a local market to campus, the Reitz Union’s monthly Gator Market invites students, faculty, and the Gainesville community to explore an outdoor marketplace full of unique vendors and local flair.

From custodian to UFPD officer

Hired initially as a custodial worker for Facilities Services, Dwayne Williams pursued his dream of serving as a law enforcement officer for UFPD.

Creative forward thinkers are built at UF’s Digital Worlds Institute

The boundaries between design, communication, and technology are blurring to create new career possibilities in the digital age.

UF/IFAS selected to lead food safety education program

The USDA has selected the UF/IFAS Southern Center for FSMA Training to coordinate similar food safety training facilities across the country.

UF researchers to study pain, with help from horses

UF researchers are teaming up to better understand how the level of pain felt by patients relates to the level of joint degeneration present in osteoarthritis.

UF community invited to the Holiday Gator lighting celebration

Faculty, staff, families and friends are invited to the Lighting of the Holiday Gator, taking place today at 5:30 p.m. on the lawn of the University Auditorium.

Is gratitude good medicine for the body and soul?

While numerous studies have explored the psychological benefits of gratitude, few have investigated its potential physical effects.

UF recognized by APLU for global learning impact

UF won a 2024 International Impact Award for Global Teaching & Learning, recognizing its innovative and impactful efforts to increase global learning.

UF to lead hub for $285 million semiconductor research institute

UF will lead one of seven regional hubs of a new, $285 million nationwide institute dedicated to advancing America’s semiconductor industry.

Space Florida announces launch of Florida University Space Consortium

Space Florida’s Board of Directors designated the Florida University Space Research Consortium as the state’s official space research entity, which will facilitate the awarding of NASA research grants in partnership with Kennedy Space Center.

As the only state with a university consortium affiliated with one of NASA’s centers, Florida is leveraging the unique strengths of the top space technology educational institutions to amplify research capabilities, attract a wealth of new investments and maintain the state’s position as a national leader in the fast-growing space economy.